By their very nature, start-ups are small often have a lack of resources, which can make moving into large permanent offices impractical and expensive. Say hello to co-working space.

Co-working spaces are hubs of entrepreneurial activity – often home to dozens of start-ups from a wide range of backgrounds – and have cropped up as people being to realise that there is money to be made in providing somewhere that nurtures start-ups in a way that the raw, soulless office blocks can’t.”

Co-working spaces typically come with the usual office necessities – a desk, internet connection, coffee machine, lavatory etc. – but they tend to charge small businesses based on the number of desks they use each month, which can be significantly less than buying/renting a property or an office space. Co-working spaces benefit from a collaborative environment, which allows start-ups to ask other businesses in their space for help and advice on everything from website design to PR.”